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Scientists now believe we have a far greater chance of being hit by a comet than previously thought. They say that the possibility of a catastrophic impact, which would cause mass extinctions, has been seriously underestimated.

Some people — mainly ultra-conservative politicians — say that the social phenomenon that is bilingualism is a danger for a nation’s unity and claim it creates communitarianism, and by doing so endangers the stability of a country.

The information about suicide risks placed on antidepressants may have caused some doctors to prescribe them less. Researchers with the British Medical Journal and at Harvard Medical School say that this could have led to increased suicides.

Aleppo -
Syria is the most deadly place in the world at the moment for journalists. The possibility of kidnapping and death is high. Below is some of my experience and advice on working as a photographer in a war zone.

While lead in paint has been banned in Europe and the US for years, certain companies still produce lead paint and sell it abroad. There, yet also at home, young children still suffer the consequences: lower IQ, slowed body growth, failure at school.

A university of California, Davis, US study on bird behavior has come out with the startling finding that birds hold ‘funerals’ for their dead relatives. The study conducted by Teresa Iglesias and colleagues is published in the journal Animal Behaviou

Halifax -
As officials continue to monitor the path of Hurricane Earl the Nova Scotia Emergency Management Office is advising the public to take necessary steps to protect themselves and their families in the event of an emergency.

Charleston -
Super lightning rocket fireworks have been recalled. Thousands of injuries are expected from sparklers, firecrackers, and aerials this year. Consumers are urged to put safety over stupidity when using, lighting and launching fireworks at home.

Washington -
The FDA and WHO have recently released studies on the use of cell phones and report no increased danger for users. Other experts in the field including the scientific team at Mast Sanity disagree and saying studies were funded by the cell phone companies.

They’re as predictable as high and low tides, and the annual California grunion runs and egg-laying can only be seen along the California coast from Baja in the south to the Channel Islands in the north.

Apparently, there have been mounting reports of injuries related to text messaging. In the modern age of electronics and instantaneous communications capabilities, the developers of such advancements neglected to take into account safety features.

One hundred seventy-eight species in the continental U.S. and 39 in Hawaii have the dubious distinction of landing on the newest and most scientifically sound list of America's most imperiled birds. WatchList 2007.

Japan’s long line southern bluefin tuna fleet nets large amount of bluefin tuna but also captures thousands of albatrosses, sharks and marine turtles, decimating their population according to a WWF report.

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Fructose drinks on shelves in a Woolworth's supermarket, Australia.

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In putting the Lanois show together, Willner says “this is a challenge, the producer honouring another producer. But how cool is that? Let’s have a go… there’s a chance it’ll be the greatest show you’ve ever seen, and there’s the chance it won’t work at all. There’s the danger aspect Safe, I’m always bored by.”

Adam Vollick

A baby can strangle in the “V” shape when the top portion of the drop side detaches